ascus
(noun) saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
asci
plural of ascus
• ACIs, ACSI, ASIC, CAIS, CAIs, ICAs, SAIC, Saci, Sica, saic
Source: Wiktionary
As"ci, n. pl.
Definition: See Ascus.
As"cus, n.; pl. Asci. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A small membranous bladder or tube in which are inclosed the seedlike reproductive particles or sporules of lichens and certain fungi.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
